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2007 Marquette Golden Eagles Basketball Preview

In 2006- 2007, the Marquette Golden Eagles (24- 10 overall, 10-
6 Big East) made it to the March
Madness odds after finishing tied
for fifth in the conference. Tom Crean (165- 86 in eight years
and overall) saw his team annihilated in round one of the NCAA
tournament as they lost to Michigan State 61- 49. Crean should
get his team deeper into the tournament this season. That is if
they can improve underneath.

Statistically, Marquette did okay in the stacked Big East. However,
for the NCAA
basketball odds, turnovers were troublesome as the
Golden Eagles gave up 14.6 per game, ranking them 12th in the conference.
In plus/minus turnover ratio, they tied Louisville for third at
plus-2.5. The team ranked seventh in scoring, dropping in 71.9
PPG, while the Eagles were ninth in scoring “D,” allowing
64.9 PPG. In rebounding margin, the team was a respectable plus-3.3.
Overall, Marquette was good enough but not great in 2006- 2007.

The frontcourt is definitely vulnerable. That became clear in
last season’s NCAA tournament and not much has changed since
that time. Senior forward/center Ousmane Barro (8.1 PPG, 6.9 RPG,
59.9 FG%) is a good player who must become more disciplined at
giving away fouls and must become more of a first shot scoring
threat. Lazar Hayward (6.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 42.8 FG%), now a sophomore,
had a fine frosh year. Look for him to step-up this season if
you bet
on college hoops. Freshman forward Trevor Mbakwe is an
athletic shot blocker who could be a difference maker in the low
post.

The Golden Eagles excel in the backcourt where they have skill,
talent and depth. Playing a three-guard set, Marquette is anchored
by the play of junior Dominic James (14.9 PPG, 4.9 APG, 38.4 FG%).
However, poor decisions and off shooting nights defined the college
basketball betting lines and James’
play at times. Consistency is needed from him. Juniors Wesley Mathews
(12.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 43.8 FG%) and Jerel McNeal (14.7 PPG, 4.8
RPG, 3.8 APG, 41.7 FG%) bring some solid experience but must handle
the ball better.

The Marquette Golden Eagles return five starters and have not lost
one key player. They also have some quality recruits. Last year
the team petered out late in the season. Look for a stronger finish
this year. The Golden Eagles could finish anywhere from one to four
in this highly competitive conference.

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